- Fibromyalgia causes pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation.
- Fibromyalgia does not cause body damage or deformity.
- Fatigue occurs in 90% of patients with fibromyalgia.
- Irritable bowel syndrome can occur with fibromyalgia.
- Sleep disorder is common in patients with fibromyalgia.
- There is no test for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
- Fibromyalgia can be associated with other rheumatic conditions.
- Treatment of fibromyalgia is most effective with combinations of education, stress reduction, exercise, and medications.
For further information about fibromyalgia, contact:
Arthritis Foundation
(http://www.arthritis.org/)
PO Box 19000
Atlanta, GA 30326
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